At a glance
Reported students
273
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
27th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
258
Lake Hills Elementary School: 273 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
13.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 284
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.3:1
What the reported data says about Lake Hills Elementary School
Lake Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Spring Lake. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Grand Haven Area Public Schools. NCES reports 273 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, below the Michigan median of 15.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (8.4%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Lake Hills Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 20 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.7%
- Hispanic8.4%
- Black7%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Grand Haven Area Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Rosy Mound School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
243 reported students
Griffin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
308 reported students
Ferry School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
232 reported students
Robinson School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
223 reported students
Peach Plains School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
328 reported students
Duneside Discovery Center at Mary A White
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Lake Hills Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walden Green Montessori Elementary · Charter · Walden Green Montessori | KG–08 | 251 | 1.1 mi |
| West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics Elementary · Charter · West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics | KG–08 | 371 | 1.5 mi |
| Ferry School Elementary · Grand Haven Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 232 | 2.9 mi |
| Holmes Elementary School Elementary · Spring Lake Public Schools | PK–04 | 409 | 3 mi |
| Griffin Elementary School Elementary · Grand Haven Area Public Schools | KG–04 | 308 | 3.9 mi |
| Churchill Elementary School Elementary · Mona Shores Public School District | PK–05 | 414 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Hills Elementary School
What grades does Lake Hills Elementary School serve?
Lake Hills Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Grand Haven Area Public Schools.
How many students attend Lake Hills Elementary School?
Lake Hills Elementary School reported 273 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 284 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Hills Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 273 students and 20 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Lake Hills Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Hills Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grand Haven Area Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Hills Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Lake Hills Elementary School in?
Lake Hills Elementary School is part of Grand Haven Area Public Schools, based in Grand Haven, MI, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Hills Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walden Green Montessori (1.1 mi), West Michigan Academy of Arts and Academics (1.5 mi), Ferry School (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.